This big book of humor and wisecracks contains hundreds of original jokes and bits of advice from Jay Leno, host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Chock-full of knock-knock jokes, hilarious puns ("Is it true that if it takes a corner too fast, a Mercedes-Benz?"), and Jay's tips for making a career in comedy (he got his start at a MacDonald's employee talent show), this totally new joke book fr the twenty-first century is an essential starting point for anybody looking to find their funny bone.

How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (or Just in Your Class)

FROM THE PUBLISHER

For elementary schoolers who love comedy (and that's all of them) comes the joke book of the century!

This big book of wisecracks contains hundreds of original jokes from Jay Leno, host of The Tonight Show and comedian extraordinaire. From animal jokes to knock-knock jokes to silly questions ("What's your brother like when he's alone?") -- not to mention sidebars full of information on famous jokers and legendary acts, mini-routines, and words to live by ("If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving") -- Jay pokes fun at every topic imaginable and more. A sure-fire hit, this hilarious collection will quickly become the humor standard on playgrounds everywhere.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Who can resist tips from one of America's best comedians? How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (or Just in Your Class) by Jay Leno, illus. by S.B. Whitehead, begins with a brief biography couched in "Comedy 101," in which Leno tells readers how he broke into the profession, then he proceeds to sure-fire one-liners, organized thematically (elephants, food, geography, etc.). "Ask Jay" brief biographical columns and sidebars highlighting such attractions as "Favorite Ways to Drive Siblings Crazy" and "Things to Tell a Substitute Teacher," break up the jokes. (Oct.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Gr 2-6-A collection of jokes, riddles, wordplay, and tongue twisters, all liberally mixed with advice on how to become a comedian. Most of the bits are funny and age appropriate. However, some selections deal with times, places, or people that won't be familiar to the target audience. The volume sports a punchy contemporary design that utilizes black-and-white photography, clip art, and a plethora of fonts and type sizes. While the author sometimes puts being class clown above schoolwork and getting good grades, the book is overall a helpful look into the life of a budding performer. Children will love it because of the wealth of material within it. Leno tells them to use it freely and advises them to learn from watching and listening to others, but to create their own material.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.